The Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada (SARVAC) has launched a signature AdventureSmart Trip Plan app to aid outdoor recreationalists to “Get informed and go outdoors!”
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Author: Ontario Parks
See the stars at Killarney’s (upgraded!) observatory
Did you know Killarney is one of only two provincial parks with an observatory?
And the park observatory, which hosts a variety of astronomy programs throughout the summer, recently got an upgrade!
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Celebrate Lumberjack Days at “The Winter Camp”
Ever thought about a career change? Maybe try your hand at work in an early 1900s logging camp?
Saturday, July 29 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. is the 31st anniversary of Marten River Provincial Park’s Lumberjack Days!
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Summer bass fishing at Sharbot Lake Provincial Park
Today’s post comes from year-round multispecies angler and writer Ashley Rae of SheLovesToFish.com.
A few years back I helped run a bass fishing tournament on Sharbot Lake. As an event organizer, I didn’t get a chance to fish there, but I saw some nice-sized bass being weighed-in (and released, of course).
This summer I finally set out to spend some time exploring and fishing at Sharbot Lake Provincial Park to see if I could find some monster bass of my own!
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Hitting the trail at Esker Lakes
This post is written by Dave Sproule, Natural Heritage Education Specialist with Ontario Parks.
If you are looking for a new trail to explore this summer, the Lonesome Bog Trail at Esker Lakes Provincial Park might be just the ticket! This 1.5 km interpretive trail sweeps around Sausage Lake and travels through a variety of habitats, introducing visitors to boreal forest ecosystems and ancient glacial landscapes.
Astronomy for beginners
Learning about the sun, moon, stars, planets, and beyond is a rewarding experience that makes your park visit all the richer.
Being able to identify the stars and constellations brings a familiarity with the mysteries of the cosmos. Knowledgeable observers may even use the stars to navigate, just as our ancestors have for thousands of years.
But where to get started?
Featured constellations: heroes and serpents
In last month’s constellation post, we featured Boötes the Herdsman, Virgo the Maiden and Libra the Scales.
This month, we will discuss the constellations of Hercules, Ophiuchus and Serpens.
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June’s digital download
Just look at this spring-blooming pink Prairie Smoke. Why not decorate your device with this June gem?
This cheery flower turns rare alvar habitat into a sea of fluffy pink! This month’s FREE digital download was snapped at Balsam Lake Provincial Park.
Water, water everywhere
Today’s post comes from Erica Seely, a Discovery Guide at Sandbanks Provincial Park.
Landscapes change drastically with the seasons and spring is a great time to visit Sandbanks’ pannes — as long as you don’t mind getting your feet wet!
Top 10 spots for a family picnic
It’s the perfect time to pack a picnic and spend a relaxing afternoon at Ontario Parks. Without the summer crowds, it’s a snap to find a quiet picnic shelter, table or spot for your blanket and basket.
Here are ten parks with gorgeous picnic areas that are easy drives from Ontario urban centres.